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Introduction – The Current State of Play: The Candies Sector in Portugal If you’re sourcing candies from Portugal in 2025, you’re probably feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. From intense wildfires to trade policy pivots and agricultural shocks, the Portuguese confectionery market is facing a whirlwind of challenges. Let’s break it down. In August 2025,…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Fruits Sector in Malaysia The Malaysian fruits market is undergoing a whirlwind of change in Q3 of 2025. With new trade deals freshly inked, unexpected weather disruptions hitting key growing regions, and a sudden surge in export demand from the Middle East and China, the landscape is…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Food Sector in Italy Italy’s food industry is undergoing a whirlwind of change in 2025, and if you’re sourcing or selling food products from this Mediterranean powerhouse, you’ll want to pay attention. From billion-euro investments to a growing plant-based craze, and from booming exports to looming trade…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beans Sector in Kenya Kenya’s beans sector is at a critical juncture this July 2025. Major developments — from government trade initiatives to volatile weather patterns — are reshaping the landscape for growers, exporters, and buyers alike. With beans being a key export crop for the country…
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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Basmati Rice Sector in Brazil The Basmati rice market in Brazil is undergoing some serious shifts in 2025. Following massive floods in Rio Grande do Sul in April 2024, one of the country’s most productive rice regions, the Brazilian government is now reevaluating its domestic supply chain.…